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Most of you will already have seen at least one poll on who should be the next leader of the Labour Party. Ignore 'em - they're crap. This is the only one that counts. So make your preferences known. The poll will be open for two weeks.

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Well I would go for Graham who seems to have more common than the rest of 'em put together...and he's a Stanley fan!

However, I notice you've missed Ms Harman off the list. Who's Gayle going to vote for now? ;)

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I could only fit 10 in, so those 10 with the best chance.

By the way, Graham should have been at no 4 or 5 on the list, but I got distracted so when he comes to read this I hope he won't take it as a slight in that he is below the cat. Anyway, we're all interested in his preference.

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David Milliband fer me.:)

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There's a few other names I've left out - those who have already said they won't be standing, such as Al Johnson.

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and alistair campbell the murdoch slayer might throw his hat in.:)

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Unfortunately, Alistair has a bit of a history of mental depression (bi-polar) which probably rules him out, especially so since the Dingles have gone south.

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Balls for me :)

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......only to be expected....

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i like the bloke

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tealeaf why didnt you make it a private poll ...

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Why should it be a private poll?

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so then you wouldnt see me voting for the cat ...:D:D:D

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Quite simple. When you make a post on here - in whatever thread - then you are voicing your opinion. If you don't wish your opinion to be seen, then don't bother posting and don't bother voting. This is not a polling booth - we are not under the rules of the Electoral commission or the Electoral Reform Society - we are just having a bit of harmless fun.

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You can't fool me, Jen. I know you'd be following Flashy's lead and voting for Blinky. ;)

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i honestly dont know who im going to vote for ... might just go for margaret p's way of voting .. with a pin .. i dont have hat pins .. when that voting form comes through my door ..

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Errrr...who you vote for (as a Labour member) in the actual election does not have to be who you vote for on here. Lets face it, alot of Lib-Dems did not vote for their party to now be in coalition with the Tories - but then again, they didn't have the option of voting against that here.

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...apart from which, the Cat probably won't get on the real life shortlist...then again... ;)

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Can't say any of the above ignite much passion for me.

All a bit too white, middle class, career Blairites and Brownies politicans for me.

Give me old school, fire and brimstone, any day.

If pushed I'd let Graham have a go.

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oh i agree, but needs time, so the middle class will have to do fer now, as the likes of Straw would take em into oblivion.IMHO

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I want to see Ben Bradshaw put his name forward. I am close to Jon Cruddas and we're meeting for a chat soon. Possibly David Milliband?

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I'd vote for Bradshaw.

Pursuade him to stand.

;)

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The big problem is (shouldn't be) is ya gotta have a "Media Friendly" clock n manner.:eek:

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Ben Bradshaw was on telly last night. I haven't seen a lot of him, but I was quite impressed.

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I met him at a party once, when he was still a journalist at the BBC.

He came across as principled, and determined, and not afraid to speak his mind.

Since being in politics I've only heard, and read good, things about him.

He's someone who'd reignite my interest in party politics.

The Brothers Grimm and Head the Ball don't.

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neil kinnock

at least he actualy is labour and not this blair new labour trash

and he made a music video too

graham can take over after him lol


no way would i choose milliband he wants the imigration doors opening wider and althoug it may have worked out well for his imigrant parents i do think we have enough as it is and if anything the imigration doors need closing not opening more

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Lord and Lady Kinnock of How Golden Was My Valley, couldn't afford the drop in income, if they left the European Parliament.

;)

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surely there must still be some expenses fiddles to make up loss of income :eek:

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It's not always the favorite who gets the job. Look at David Cameron and the Tory Leaderhip. Cameron was nowhere near the favorite to get that job. You never know what might happen.

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'...she and her husband Neil may have pocketed £10million from the EU.'
Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | UK News :: Lord & Lady Kinnock's £10m Euro gravy train

Why fiddle? It's sadly all legit.

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aint come across the guy, but Graham,Bernard, n Rindy say hes a good un, so then he's Kosher to me.;)

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i can put my hand where my heart is supposed to be and say with certainty that if some berk offered me a way to gain £10 million legaly i would snatch it in an instant :D

so how do you become a EU mp ?

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Bet the "Kinnocks" don't think its sadly.:D

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Not really sure on this, i'd like to hear more from Ben Bradshaw...and maybe Andy Burnham too, guess David Milliband would be the front runner from the list!


Best Regards - Taggy

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Latest odds - Milliband (D.) - 2/7, Milliband (E.) - 5/1, Burnham - 8/1, Balls - 9/1, Cruddas - 20/1.

Reckon Cruddas could be worth a punt. Might chance a tenner on it.

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Nobodies mentioned the cat, or is that Harriet in disguise;)

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Karen Buckley might be good.

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Has Mr Knowles says on the National Lottery Game Show, She's not on the list:D

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She wasn't on your list, at the Hyndburn Conservative Association, but that didn't stop her.

;)

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Don't do it Mr H......you'll lose your money...spend it on beer instead:D

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Wise advice, as always, Margaret. Reckon Milliband senior's going to walk it and at 2/7, he's not worth backing. You just saved me a tenner there! :)

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Might be so but she didn't win either;)

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Do you not thing our Wyn gets enough of that already Margart:D

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I always thought you fella's could find room for a couple more beers......I'm sure Mr H will correct me if I am wrong on this score :D

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My thoughts precisely....you sure we aren't related ?

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Perhaps not saved you a tenner, but stopped you from throwing it away....and stopped some beer from going sour. :D

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Balls is the man - he has made a Balls of everthing he has been inviolved in so far

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Balls is the man - he has made a Balls of everthing he has been involved in so far

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I think David Milliband is the outstanding candidate. I spoke with Cruddas again and we are meeting up soon. He has always said the Leadership is not for him. I want Ben Bradshaw to give it a go.

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I voted Ed Balls, not because I like him, (though he seems the most human of the bunch),
but because he has already been briefed at a Bildeburg meet, and the others have not yet had that priviledge :rolleyes:(though I am not yet aware of all the attendees of the recent supposedly secret confab with Rockerfeller and Rothschild in Dublin).

They like to indoctrinate the ones who are destined for 'great things'.
Interesting to note that Mandy has attended regularly for the past 5 years
and our new chancellor was in Dublin to be given his instructions.

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David Milliband, I would have gone for John Cruddas and if he did win it then at least Labour would be on the left.. but the left have no chance in General Elections..so Milliband.

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See that young Davids brother as thrown his hat in the ring, is this where brotherly love goes south;)

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im sticking with the cat .. so far ...:D

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The Cat has probably got the best chances, as when the knives come out & they start carving each other up for the leadership, Cats got the best chance having 9 lives & all !! :D :D But it'll have to be a female cat or old Harriet "The Harridan" Harman will be off on one !! :D :D

Have noticed your list ain't particularly PC, All the above are white males ! except the Cat.

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The Cats TC not PC:D

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seems to me Andy Burnham deserves some consideration , anyone who says this about Labour seems to have the finger on the public pulse

..."I heard the same echo everywhere I went. People trying to get on in life and do the right thing felt Labour was no longer at their side.

"Our priorities were not their priorities: that we were doing more for those who didn't want to work than those in work but struggling, particularly with no children; that we were in denial about the effects of immigration - on wages, housing and anti-social behaviour - in places where life is hardest; and that pensioners who had done the right thing and saved found they were above the line for help.


We should bring down the final curtain on the era of stage-management in politics, making our party conference a forum for real debate and drama once again.
Andy Burnham

plus the "lad" is a northerner who knows the difference between Rugby league and Rugby union , another point in his favour he is a native Brit who doesn't qualify for an automatic second (foreign) passport due to his religion .

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....but it looks like he will be up against Diane Abbot, amongst the others. Miss Abbot, is of course the leftie firebrand MP for Hackney who sent her kid to public school (summat does not add up there).

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Now that he's thrown his hat in the ring, Andy Burnham would be my choice! I think Ed Balls is a bit of a loose canon!


Best Regards - Taggy

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A bit of a loose canon, that's being down right generous Taggy:D

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I'm usually quite diplomatic in the Mornings Jaysay....you wait till midday and i might just admit i think he's a right Dickhead!!:D

Best Regards - Taggy

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Andy Burnham is an interesting candidate. He might just surprise a few people with the support he gets.

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The Parliamentary Labour Party is full those who have had experience in government.Whoever the Party chooses will make mincemeat of the Tom and Jerry act that is taking place on the Government benches at the moment.

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I'm inclined to agree with that.

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You mean the ones who somehow managed to avoid the cull, when they lost the election?

People like former cabinet Minister without Portfolio, Hazel Blears?

I doubt she could make mince tarts, even if presented with a big jar of mincemeat.

Unless of course she knew there was money hidden at the bottom of the jar.

Then she'd dive right in, pronto.

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must mean those who aint being prosecuted fer fiddling expenses.:D

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Perhaps we've been sent a blindingly faithful party follower.

A ying, to cancel Jaysay's yang.

:rolleyes:

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im sticking with the cat ..:D:D:D

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understandable Spugs a real Tiger.:D

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Oh really ? the present "Tom & Jerry" act is a direct result of the previous circus performance ! Come on if they'd have been as good as you claim they'd still be dug in in Westminster surely ? Stones & Glass houses !

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thats whats good about n unbaised view, ya can see theres "MUPPETS" on both sides.:D

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Totally agree Cashy, I have the added advantage of living overseas so am not directly affected by which ever Circus act is presently in power. :) Like I've said elsewhere, as bad as each other really !

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:eek:Both sides of Three cashy:rolleyes::D

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Don't worry, it works both ways.

We aren't directly affected by Mother Merkel's $1 trillion dollar rescue package for the Euro, but watch with interest.

:D

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True i just assumed unlike the boy David did, everyone was aware that lot had always been muppets.:D thing is,they have now demonstrated D.C. is a bigger muppet fer sliding into bed wi em.:eek:

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Aye, I can't escape that one, but I can say I didn't put her there ! As a British Passport holder, I don't vote here, but have to sit with the decisions made. :) Ah well, such is life.

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Not as big a muppet as if he'd have tried to placate the one eyed jock:D

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Just pointing out that there are few gardens where everything is totally rosy.

;)

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'New Labour MP for Hyndburn Graham Jones said he believed there needed to be discussions on the candidates and for it to be an open contest.
However, he said he wanted to encourage the Exeter MP, former Culture Minister Ben Bradshaw, to come forward.'
East Lancashire Labour MPs undecided on leader choice (From This Is Lancashire)

Read it here first, and in the press the week after.

Good old Accy Web.

Any chance Bradshaw might be nominated?

Heard any whispers in the corridors of power this week, Graham?

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Seem to remember when President Blair was elected, Labour Party members and Trade union members, had voting forms, on which you had to select 2 candidates, why is this not the case now?:confused: by the way i never voted fer blair then, even though he was recomended by the union big boys.

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Well, the other candidates were Beckett and Prescott. I can't see you voting for Beckett, but I can certainly see you voting for a man who likes a punch up.:)

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Got it in one.:D

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Well I heard the best solution of the lot last night on TV, they should go for a co-ilition, Ed Balls and Ed Miliband, using the premise that two Ed's are better than one:D

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just seen the advert for tonights Newsnight .. theyre holding a hustings for the 5 candidates for the labour party leadership ... Diane Abbot, Ed Balls, Andy Burnham, David Milliband and Ed Milliband .. it starts at 10.30pm on BBC2

still say the cat should win ...


yes i'll be watching .. ive still to decide on who to vote for ...

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Blimey, it's like the lineup for the summer season, on Blackpool Pier.

Burly Chassis, the nation's number one licky-likey.

Head the Ball, world Keepy Uppy champion.

The Amazing Memory Man, who'll take one for the team, before divulging amazing facts and figures.

...and The Milliband Siamese Twins, sharing only one leg to stand on, but still capable of making a great song and dance out of nothing.

I think I'll go to Bognor.

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there aint one of em fit to lead Labour in my eyes.:rolleyes:

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A bit late telling us that Jen, didn't even give me the option of electing to miss it:D

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sticking with the cat .. in fact ive got the right candidate here ... hes 10 years old .. plenty of experience of catching birds, mice, and other small animals ... hes called thomas .. and hes the neighbours cat ...

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Having met Andy Burnham and the Millibands, Ed was impressive in an ordinary way. He was most receptive to be being radical too.

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Have you decided who you're going to vote for yet?

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Be very wary of folk who are receptive.;) some have n uncanny knack of saying things ya wanna hear.

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They're all a bit too Blairown for me, except Abbot, who is really just there for dressing.